Ramesh Bhatta has been working in the Public Health sector for last twenty years. Presently, working as a Associate Professor as well as Principal. He completed MPH from Institute of Medicine, Maharajgunj Campus, MA Sociology from Trichandra Campus, MSc in Telemedicine and e-health and Specialized course in International Health from University of Tromso, Norway.

Sujeet Kumar is an Indian politician affiliated with the Bharatiya Janata Party and currently serves as a Member of Parliament (MP) representing the State of Odisha in the Rajya Sabha (The Council of States or The Upper House) since 2020. Apart from his political career, he is also a lawyer and trained arbitrator who has…

Sanjeev Paliwal, widely regarded as a trailblazer in the field of Indian television journalism, is now a literary sensation with his gripping crime thrillers. A career spanning over 25 years in television broadcasting has shaped his unique ability to weave realistic narratives that keep readers on the edge of their seats. His bestselling novels, including…

Madhukar Upadhya is a senior expert in watershed management, with focus on mountain hydrology. His career centers on enhancing climate resilience, water resource management, and sustainable agriculture particularly in Nepal's mid-hill regions. He regularly writes opinion pieces for publication like the Kathmandu Post, addressing critical topics such as the balance between societal growth and natural…

Santosh Panta is a veteran Nepali actor, director, and comedian best known as the creator of the legendary sitcom Hijo Aja Ka Kura, which ran for 13 years with 699 episodes and later revived with 117 more episodes on Kantipur Television. Starting his acting journey at the age of 7, he became a pioneering figure…

Manisha Koirala is a Nepali actress who works in Hindi films and has also worked in Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Malayalam, Kannada, Nepali and English films. Known for her work in both commercial and independent cinema, she is the recipient of several accolades, including four Filmfare Awards. In 2001, the Government of Nepal awarded her with…

Tulasi Diwasa is a prominent name in modern Nepali poetry. He has authored a dozen books on literature, folk culture and folklore of various tribes in Nepal. He served as professor of Nepali Literature at Tribhuwan University for several years. He has also served as Cultural Secretary at the Nepalese Embassy in the USA and…

Abinash Bhattarai is a Nepali poet from Siraha District. An MA in English from Tribhuvan University, he is associated with Alag Abhiyan, a literary and cultural campaign. He has been the winner of National Poetry Competition-2080 organized by Gandaki Bangmaya Pratishthan (Damauli, Tanahu); National Poetry Competition-2081 (Rolpa); National Poetry Competition-2082 (Tarahara, Sunsari); and National Poetry…

Sumit Sharma Sameer is an author of ‘Wake up Ali…Wake up Now. This is his first work of fiction, translated from Nepali language. Sameer is a graduate of the London School of Economics, UK and the Queen’s University, Canada. He completed his undergraduation from the Loyola College, Chennai.

Born in 1965, Dr. K. Sreenivasarao is the Secretary of Sahitya Akademi, India’s premier Institution of Letters since February 2013. He has been serving Sahitya Akademi for more than two and a half decades. Dr. Rao has Masters and Ph.D. degrees in English literature and he has served Sahitya Akademi in different capacities such as…